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Disdainful Stroke

Disdainful Stroke

{1}{U}
Instant

Counter target spell with mana value 4 or greater.

"The clever mage knows that it does not take strength to overcome the enemy, but creativity and intelligence." —*Forces of Negation: A Study in Countermagic*

Illustrated by Matthew G. Lewis

Formats
Legalstandard
Legalhistoric
Legaltimeless
Legalpioneer
Legalmodern
Legallegacy
Legalpauper
Legalvintage
Legalpenny
Legalcommander
Legaloathbreaker
Legalbrawl
Not Legalalchemy

This printing

Number#17
RarityUncommon
ReleasedApr 24, 2026
EDHREC rank#2,356

Prices

USD$0.25
USD foil$0.36
EUR€0.11
EUR foil€0.26
MTGO0.04 tix
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Rulings (2)

  • If a spell has {X} in its mana cost, use the value chosen for X when determining the spell's mana value.

    Feb 5, 2021 · Wizards of the Coast

  • A face-down spell has mana value 0 and can't be targeted by Disdainful Stroke.

    Mar 19, 2021 · Wizards of the Coast

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